Honey

You Can Play with
Them Later, Honey

As young as my girls are, there’s one thing they do that reminds me of two older women from a bygone era. They call each other “Honey” or “Sweetie”. Mostly when they get into a battle over toys or some other turf war, and want to get their way.

“Honey, how about you let me play with your dolls while you set up the tea set?” “It’s OK, Honey; you can have some of my candy later…after I’m done.” Regardless of their sincerity, it moves the process forward with a little more willing acceptance from the disadvantaged sibling.

 It’s seems like it’ll be a lifelong habit…. at least I think so. Either way…they could be calling each other a lot worse names, Deary.